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S 867

Provides for compensation for injury or death caused by the negligent entrustment of a firearm

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jamaal Bailey and 1 co-sponsor

S 867 - Firearm Negligent Entrustment Compensation Act OverviewBill Number: S 867 Title: Provides for compensation for injury or death caused by the negligent entrustment of a fir

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Bill Summary · S 867

S 867 - Firearm Negligent Entrustment Compensation Act

Overview

Bill Number: S 867
Title: Provides for compensation for injury or death caused by the negligent entrustment of a firearm
Status: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Introduced: March 05, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Firearm Negligent Entrustment Compensation Act aims to establish a legal framework for providing compensation to individuals who are injured or killed as a result of the negligent entrustment of a firearm. The bill seeks to hold firearm owners accountable for the consequences of irresponsibly providing access to their firearms.

Key Provisions

  • Defines "negligent entrustment" as the act of knowingly or recklessly providing a firearm to an individual who is prohibited from possessing firearms or who the owner knows or should know is likely to use the firearm to cause harm.
  • Allows individuals injured or the families of those killed due to negligent entrustment to file a civil lawsuit against the firearm owner.
  • Establishes a compensation fund to provide financial support to victims, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages.
  • Requires firearm owners to maintain liability insurance to cover potential claims related to negligent entrustment.
  • Imposes penalties, including fines and potential criminal charges, on firearm owners who fail to maintain the required liability insurance.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Individuals injured or killed due to the negligent entrustment of a firearm would be eligible to receive compensation from the established fund.
  • Firearm owners would be required to maintain liability insurance and could face financial and legal consequences if they fail to do so and a negligent entrustment incident occurs.
  • Insurance providers would need to offer and administer the required liability coverage for firearm owners.
  • The general public may benefit from increased firearm safety and accountability measures.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The Firearm Negligent Entrustment Compensation Act has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further consideration. If the committee approves the bill, it would then move to the full Senate for a vote. If passed by the Senate, the bill would then need to be considered by the House of Representatives before potentially being signed into law by the President.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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